While the MMDA was supposed to implement its e-bike ban today (April 18), President Bongbong Marcos ordered the MMDA and LGU units to temporarily suspend the implementation of the ban for the meantime. READ MORE: The Ugly Truth about MMDA’s e-Bike Ban MMDA Wants Stricter Regulations on E-Bikes and E-Scooters In a press statement, Marcos […]
The MMDA, has announced that it will implement its MMDA Regulation 24-022, or the prohibition of e-bikes, e-trikes, tricycles, pedicabs, pushcarts, and kuligligs from traversing national roads, circumferential roads, and radial roads in Metro Manila on April 15, which was moved to tomorrow, April 17. MMDA Acting Chairman Don Artes says that these are just […]
E-Bikes and E-Trikes will be regulated starting April 2024, as the MMDA has passed Regulation No. 24-022, which prohibits E-Bikes, E-Trikes, Tricycles, Pedicabs, Pushcarts, and Kuligligs from traversing national roads. MMDA listed 19 major roads in Metro Manila where e-bikes and e-trikes are banned. “Due to the proliferation of e-vehicles, the MMC deemed it imperative to regulate […]
E-bikes were a godsend during the pandemic, serving as a way to get around when public transportation options were severely limited. But what was then a boon to the riding public is quickly becoming a major liability, with 3-wheeled e-bikes clogging roads, going on national highways where they don’t belong, riding up expressways as well […]
Aside from dealing with the sheer number of unregistered vehicles in the Philippines, the LTO thinks that e-bikes and electric scooters, regardless of capacity, should undergo mandatory registration. This is what LTO Chief Vigor Mendoza said, elaborating that he pushes for the mandatory registration of e-bikes. Under LTO Administrative Order 2021-035, EVs that have a maximum […]
Hatasu is gearing up for the holidays, as it kicks off its HoliWheels campaign, where one of the highlights is the unveiling of the Hatasu Hero, which is its latest eBike offering. The Hero is a 2-seater eBike that has an Eagle-Eye headlight that replicates the looks of an iconic superhero mask. It’s a modern […]
Taiwanese ridesharing company Gogoro has taken its first real steps in entering the Philippines, as it unveiled a store in Makati on Tuesday, November 7, to prepare for an upcoming commercial launch. Gogoro, brought locally through a joint venture between it, Globe’s 917Ventures, and Ayala Corporation showed off a range of electric battery-powered Smartscooters at […]
With high gas prices and the terrible traffic situation in the Philippines, eBikes are seen as an alternative mode of transportation for Filipinos. HATASU, one of the many eBike brands in the country, wants to become the no. 1 brand in the Philippines. And they’re well on their way to achieving that goal – despite […]
Aside from new products under its Predator line and an all-new Swift 16 X laptop, Acer is expanding the products that it has to offer beyond computers. The eKinekt stationary bicycle/work desk is one of them, and Acer adds another unique offering with its own e-bike called the ebii. Acer describes the ebii as a […]
Gas prices have been the talk of the town for the past year. After all, we locally hit record highs almost reaching the three-digit mark, and adjustments are made almost every week courtesy of international supply issues. For those who’re more environmentally conscious or just want to save on expenses, going electric might be a […]
After reiterating the registration requirement for e-bikes and e-scooters, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) just launched a free solar charging station for them. According to MMDA, the solar charging station will open on June 27 and will be available from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. It is located at the new MMDA head office […]
As reiterated by the Manila Metropolitan Development Authority, e-bikes now require LTO registration. This requirement stems from the newly implemented RA 11697 or Electric Vehicle Industry Development Act. To help you with this, we made a step-by-step guide on how to register your e-bike in the Philippines in 2022. Before we begin, it is important […]